Sold
Last Sold Price
2 beds2 baths788 sqft$95/sqft
17 E Ruth Ave, Unit 121, Phoenix, AZ 85020
CondoProperty Type
1985Year Built
$95/sq ftPrice per sq ft
$3,300/yrHOA Fees
2 carsParking Spaces

Description

Location. Location. Location - First floor, Gated Community - Nice lay out 2 BDRM/2 BATH and cute kitchen area with lots of cabinets.. Close to all major freeways and light rail. Fresh paint and tile and wood floor in master bedroom. Great investment property in the heart of Phoenix or home buyer who wants payments lower than rent. Don't miss this opportunity, currently only unit for sale in the complex. Great walking/running or biking trails that go for miles down the canal right next to complex....Location. Location. Location - First floor, Gated Community - Nice lay out 2 BDRM/2 BATH and cute kitchen area with lots of cabinets.. Close to all major freeways and light rail. Fresh paint and tile and wood floor in master bedroom. Great investment property in the heart of Phoenix or home buyer who wants payments lower than rent. Don't miss this opportunity, currently only unit for sale in the complex. Great walking/running or biking trails that go for miles down the canal right next to complex. Central corridor! Great location, close to shopping, downtown and cultural events! Enjoy the gorgeous pool
  • Listed by: Ben Vance 480.313.3384 ben.e.vance@gmail.com Brokerage DRE #LC506032013 • HomeSmart
Listing closed: 09/18/2018 12:00 AM • Source: ARMLS, MLS#: 5790558

Recent comparable sales

Median sold price

$181,500

Avg days on market

112

Sale-to-list ratio

91.4%

Phoenix, AZ

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Location

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Property Information for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 121

Property Details
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Taxes: $339 / year
  • MLS Type: Residential / Apartment
  • Subdivision Name: EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS
  • View YN: Yes
Building Information
  • Building/Complex: 17 E Ruth Ave
  • Floor: 1
  • Stories: 4
  • Pet Policy: Allowed
  • Year Built: 1985
Summary
Location and General Information
  • Unparsed Address: 17 E RUTH Avenue, 121, Phoenix, AZ 85020
  • City: Phoenix
  • Coordinates: -112.072923, 33.562446
  • Country: US
  • County Or Parish: Maricopa
  • Cross Street: CENTRAL AVE. & NORTHERN/DUNLAP
  • Directions: NORTH OF NORTHERN ON CENTRAL AVE TO RUTH AVE. EAST TO PROPERTY 'EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS'
  • Latitude: 33.562446
  • Longitude: -112.072923
  • Map Coordinate: M34
  • Postal City: Phoenix
  • Postal Code: 85020
  • Postal Code Plus4: 3170
  • State Or Province: AZ
  • Street Suffix: Avenue
  • Year Built: 1,985
Taxes and HOA
  • Assocsp Rules Infoco Petssp OK splparen Seesp Rmrks rparen: Yes
  • Association Amenities: Rental OK (See Rmks)
  • Association Fee: $275.00
  • Association Fee Frequency: Monthly
  • Association Fee Includes: Roof Repair, Insurance, Sewer, Maintenance Grounds, Trash, Water, Roof Replacement, Maintenance Exterior
  • Association Name: Preferred Community
  • Association Phone: 480-649-2017
  • Association YN: Yes
  • Tax Annual Amount: $339.00
  • Tax Book Number: 160.00
  • Tax Legal Description: LOT 121 EL TOVAR CONDOMINIUMS MCR 027806
  • Tax Lot: 121
  • Tax Map Number: 51.00
  • Tax Year: 2,016
Parking
  • Carport Spaces: 1
  • Carport YN: Yes
  • Covered Spaces: 1
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Garage YN: No
  • Open Parking Spaces: 1
  • Open Parking YN: Yes
School Information
  • Elementary School: Desert View Elementary School
  • Elementary School District: Washington Elementary District
  • High School: Sunnyslope High School
  • High School District: Glendale Union High School District
  • Middle Or Junior School: Royal Palm Middle School
Property
Lot Information
  • Building Area Total: 788
  • Building Area Units: Square Feet
  • Living Area: 788.0
  • Living Area Source: Assessor
  • Living Area Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Features: Gravel/Stone Front
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.02
  • Lot Size Area: 824.0
  • Lot Size Source: Assessor
  • Lot Size Square Feet: 824.0
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Property and Assessments
  • Builder Name: Burgner
  • Building Area Source: Assessor
  • Disclosures: Seller Discl Avail
  • Documents Count: 0
  • Ownership: Condominium
  • Parcel Number: 16051213
  • Property Attached YN: Yes
  • Property Sub Type: Apartment
  • Property Type: Residential
  • Public Survey Range: 3E
  • Public Survey Section: 32
  • Public Survey Township: 3N
Utilities
  • Electric On Property YN: Yes
  • Sewer: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: City Water
Interior and Exterior Features
Exterior Features
  • Community Features: Gated, Runway Access, Community Spa Htd, Community Pool, Near Light Rail Stop, Near Bus Stop
  • Construction Materials: Brick Veneer, Stucco, Painted, Block
  • Fencing: None
  • Horse YN: No
  • Pool Features: Fenced
  • Roof: Tile
  • Security Features: Fire Sprinkler System
  • Stories Total: 4
Interior Features
  • Bathrooms Total Decimal: 2.0
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Builthypheninsp Microwave: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Dishwasher2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Disposal2: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Range Ovensp Elec: Yes
  • Kitchensp Featuresco Refrigerator2: Yes
  • Bathrooms Total Integer: 2
  • Bedrooms Possible: 2
  • Bedrooms Total: 2
  • Cooling: Central Air, Ceiling Fan(s)
  • Cooling YN: Yes
  • Fireplace Features: None
  • Fireplace YN: No
  • Flooring: Tile, Wood
  • Heating: Electric
  • Heating YN: Yes
  • Interior Features: Breakfast Bar, Full Bth Master Bdrm
  • Spa Features: Heated
  • Number of Interior Levels: 1.0
Room Information
Room Information
  • Othersp Roomsco Greatsp Room: Yes
  • Rooms Total: 0
Rental
Rent Information
  • Land Lease YN: No

Property History for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 121

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciation
Sep 18, 2018

Sold

ARMLS #5790558

$75,000
Sep 5, 2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631015935

$75,000

+7.3% / yr

Aug 30, 2018

Pending

ARMLS #5790558

DateEvent & SourcePrice
09/18/2018

Sold

ARMLS #5790558

$75,000
09/05/2018

Sold (Public Record)

Public Record #631015935

$75,000

+7.3% / yr

08/30/2018

Pending

ARMLS #5790558

For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 121

Taxable ValueLand-Additions-Total-
Tax Record2025$406 ($34 / month)
Home Facts
Beds2Baths2Total Finished SqFt788 SqFtAbove Grade Finished SqFt788 SqFtStories1Lot Size824 SqFtStyleCondominiumYear Built1985Year Renovated1985ZoningM-HCountyMARICOPAAPN160-51-213

Schools near 17 East Ruth Avenue, Unit 121

This home is within Washington Elementary School District.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
Public - PK to 6
Public - 5 to 8
Public - 9 to 12
Public - K to 8
Rating
School
Distance
Desert View Elementary School
PublicPK to 6

Royal Palm Middle School
Public5 to 8

Sunnyslope High School
Public9 to 12

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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